The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development Vacancies are now open for applications. If you meet the requirements, submit your completed Z83 form and detailed CV (PDF, max 10MB) before the closing date to be considered for these posts.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer: | Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) |
| Closing Date: | 30 January 2026 at 16:00 |
| Location: | Pretoria, Gauteng; Polokwane, Limpopo; East London, Eastern Cape (South Africa) |
Post 01/52: Chief Risk Officer
Reference No: 3/1/1/1/2026/2
Salary: R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14), all-inclusive package
Centre: Office of the Director-General, Pretoria (Gauteng)
Requirements
- Grade 12 plus Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Risk Management / Internal Auditing / Law (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent
- Nyukela (Pre-entry Certificate to SMS) submitted prior to appointment
- Minimum 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level in a risk management environment
- Valid driver’s licence; willingness to travel and work under pressure
Duties
- Develop and implement risk management mandate, framework, strategy, policies, and protocols
- Facilitate enterprise risk assessments and maintain risk registers
- Embed risk management across departmental processes and implement risk reporting
- Lead compliance management framework and performance plans
- Lead fraud prevention, anti-corruption and ethics management (including awareness, disclosures, registers, and reporting)
- Lead business continuity management programme (development, testing, crisis execution)
- Manage resources, reporting, operational planning, procurement and asset management within GRC unit
Enquiries
Mr S Khumalo – (012) 312 8425
Post 01/53: Director – Compliance Management Services
Reference No: 3/1/1/1/2026/3
Salary: R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive package
Centre: Pretoria (Gauteng)
Requirements
- Grade 12 plus Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing / Law / Risk Management (NQF 7) or related equivalent
- Nyukela (Pre-entry Certificate to SMS) submitted prior to appointment
- Minimum 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level
- Extensive compliance management experience (operational and strategic)
- Valid driver’s licence; ability to work under pressure; team management
Duties
- Develop and review compliance management framework (policy, strategy, methodology and plans)
- Maintain departmental compliance universe and compliance risk plans
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and maintain registers
- Monitor and report on compliance and non-compliance
- Provide advice, guidance and training on regulatory requirements
- Manage directorate operations, reporting, controls and resources
Enquiries
Mr S Khumalo – (012) 312 8425
Post 01/54: Director – Property Management and Policy Development
Reference No: 3/1/1/1/2026/9
Salary: R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive package
Centre: Pretoria (Gauteng)
Requirements
- Grade 12 plus Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Property Management / Real Estate / Law (NQF 7) or related equivalent
- Nyukela (Pre-entry Certificate to SMS) submitted prior to appointment
- Minimum 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level in property management
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel
Duties
- Research, draft and coordinate approval of property management policies, procedures and guidelines
- Develop and manage immovable asset management plans, portfolio strategy and lifecycle plans
- Coordinate assessments, maintenance planning and disposal strategies
- Monitor policy compliance and effectiveness; address gaps and root causes
- Provide capacity building and training to internal and external stakeholders
Enquiries
Adv V. Mngwengwe – (012) 312 9362
Post 01/55: Director – Communal Property Institutions
Reference No: 3/1/1/1/2026/10
Salary: R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive package
Centre: Pretoria (Gauteng)
Requirements
- Grade 12 plus Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities / Social Science / Legal Qualification (NQF 7) or related equivalent
- Nyukela (Pre-entry Certificate to SMS) submitted prior to appointment
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience at middle/senior managerial level
- Valid driver’s licence; willingness to travel
Duties
- Register Communal Property Institutions (CPIs) and issue registration certificates
- Maintain and update CPA/CPI registers and files (electronic and hard copy)
- Develop CPI policies, procedures, systems and guidelines
- Support provincial implementation; coordinate training of CPA members and implementers
- Manage hotline enquiries, CPA strategy, vetting of LRMF submissions and annual reporting
Enquiries
Mr B Zulu – (012) 312 8153
Post 01/56: Director – Land Right Policy and System Development
Reference No: 3/1/1/1/2026/11
Salary: R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive package
Centre: Pretoria (Gauteng)
Requirements
- Grade 12 plus Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Law / Social Sciences (NQF 7) or related equivalent
- Nyukela (Pre-entry Certificate to SMS) submitted prior to appointment
- Minimum 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level in land rights management
- Valid driver’s licence; willingness to travel and work overtime
Duties
- Lead development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of land rights policy, products and guidelines
- Develop and manage implementation strategies and capacity building programmes
- Establish and manage the Land Rights Management Facility (LRMF) and support provinces
- Develop legal/mediation mechanisms and monitoring of land rights infringements
- Compile reports and trend analysis on infringements and compliance
Enquiries
Mr B Zulu – (012) 312 8153
Post 01/57: Director – Land Acquisition and Warehousing
Reference No: 3/1/1/1/2026/12
Salary: R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive package
Centre: Pretoria (Gauteng)
Requirements
- Grade 12 plus Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Studies/Economics, Development Studies, Town & Regional Planning, Public Administration/Management, Social Sciences, Real Estate/Property Management (NQF 7)
- Nyukela (Pre-entry Certificate to SMS)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level
- Valid driver’s licence; willingness to travel; ability to work long/irregular hours
Duties
- Coordinate MOAs and stakeholder engagements for strategic land acquisition
- Map and verify strategically located land; conduct inspections
- Develop SOPs for land acquisition methods (auction, estates, foreclosure, donations)
- Consolidate provincial registers into a national project register; monitor progress and expenditure
- Support national approval structures and provide QA on acquisition/allocation submissions
- Maintain and track property valuations register
Enquiries
Mr R. Shilote – (012) 312 8132
Post 01/58: Chief Professional Surveyor
Reference No: 3/1/1/1/2026/1
Salary: R1 099 488 per annum (OSD)
Centre: Polokwane (Limpopo)
Requirements
- Grade 12 plus 4-year BSc Degree in Survey/Geomatics
- Compulsory registration with SAGC as Professional Surveyor (including cadastral surveys)
- Minimum 6 years’ post-qualification survey experience
- Valid driver’s licence
Duties
- Design, plan and manage complex surveys and survey technology projects
- Approve surveys to prescribed standards and promote safety compliance
- Provide advisory support, governance, risk logs and resource reporting
- Manage financial planning and operational project portfolio
- Lead people management, performance and knowledge-sharing initiatives
Enquiries
Ms M Sibanda – (015) 495 1991
Post 01/59: Assistant Director – Project Implementation (X2 Posts)
Reference No: 3/1/1/1/2026/6
Salary: R468 459 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: East London (Eastern Cape)
Requirements
- Grade 12 plus National Diploma in Business Management/Community Development/Project Management/Public Administration/Public Management/HRM/HRD (NQF 6)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in youth development field
- Valid driver’s licence; willingness to travel
Duties
- Coordinate recruitment, orientation and onboarding of NARYSEC participants
- Manage participant records, system capturing, vetting coordination and reporting
- Support training logistics, stipend processes and attendance administration
- Coordinate stakeholder engagements and link participants to economic opportunities
- Monitor participation and compile monthly reports (including absconded cases)
Enquiries
Ms N Dlamini – (012) 312 9295
Post 01/60: Assistant Director – Project Implementation
Reference No: 3/1/1/1/2026/7
Salary: R468 459 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Polokwane (Limpopo)
Requirements
- Same as Post 01/59 (NQF 6 diploma + 3 years youth development experience)
- Valid driver’s licence; willingness to travel
Duties
- Same key functions as Post 01/59 focusing on NARYSEC programme implementation in district
Enquiries
Ms N Dlamini – (012) 312 9295
Post 01/61: Assistant Director – Financial Management
Reference No: 3/1/1/1/2026/13
Salary: R468 459 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Pretoria (Gauteng)
Requirements
- Grade 12 plus National Diploma in Accounting/Cost & Management Accounting/Financial Management (NQF 6)
- Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience in financial management
- Knowledge of BAS, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, budget/reporting procedures
- Valid driver’s licence; willingness to travel
Duties
- Coordinate budget control, MTEF and ENE processes; manage budget shifts
- Monitor expenditure trends and prevent unauthorised/irregular expenditure
- Verify and authorise payments; ensure correct SCOA allocations and timelines
- Compile and coordinate financial reports and provide advice to managers
Enquiries
Mr M Mampholo – (012) 407 4475
Post 01/62: Personal Assistant
Reference No: 3/1/1/1/2026/8
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Pretoria (Gauteng)
Requirements
- Grade 12 plus National Diploma in Secretarial/Office Administration/Management or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting senior management
- Strong organisational and communication skills; computer literacy
- Classified Secrets Security Clearance; willingness to work extended hours
Duties
- Provide diary, meeting, travel and office administration support to senior manager
- Draft documents, compile reports, manage records and document flow
- Take minutes/decisions, follow up on actions and coordinate meeting logistics
- Assist with budget administration and BAS-related checks and monitoring
Enquiries
Ms N Notshe – (012) 312 9332
How to Apply
Submit a completed Z83 form and detailed CV as a single PDF (max 10MB) by 30 January 2026 at 16:00. If applying for more than one post, submit separate applications for each post.
Hand deliver applications during office hours to:
600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002
Polokwane hand delivery: 61 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700
East London hand delivery: Ocean Terrace, Corner Moore and Coutts Street, Block H, Quigney, East London, 5201
Email applications (use the correct inbox for each post):
- Chief Risk Officer (Post 01/52): Post2@dlrrd.gov.za
- Director: Compliance (Post 01/53): Post3@dlrrd.gov.za
- Director: Property Management & Policy (Post 01/54): Post9@dlrrd.gov.za
- Director: Communal Property Institutions (Post 01/55): Post10@dlrrd.gov.za
- Director: Land Right Policy & Systems (Post 01/56): Post11@dlrrd.gov.za
- Director: Land Acquisition & Warehousing (Post 01/57): Post12@dlrrd.gov.za
- Chief Professional Surveyor (Post 01/58): Post1@dlrrd.gov.za
- AD: Project Implementation EC (Post 01/59): Post6@dlrrd.gov.za
- AD: Project Implementation Limpopo (Post 01/60): Post7@dlrrd.gov.za
- AD: Financial Management (Post 01/61): Post13@dlrrd.gov.za
- Personal Assistant (Post 01/62): Post8@dlrrd.gov.za
For SMS pre-entry details, use the National School of Government page: Nyukela (Pre-entry Certificate to SMS)